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British World Cup winner recovers investment after failed Marbella property development

THOUSANDS of foreign buyers who lost money in failed Spanish developments may still have legal options available. Sir Geoff Hurst, the former England footballer and

24 Jun, 2026 @ 12:00

Business & Finance

These are the best small villages for a weekend break in Spain – trust Gaudi, Picasso and Sartre

OF the top 20 most searched villages in Spain for a weekend away only two are in Andalucia and one in the Valencia region. Just

14 Jun, 2026 @ 13:00

Lead·Northern Spain·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

The Pope’s Barcelona visit: How will the water pistol brigade take to this latest American visitor driving up prices, wonders comic James Regal

In a new regular column by stand-up comic and Barcelona resident James Regal (@baarelyregal), he wonders how Chicagoan pontiff will be treated by the Catalan

9 Jun, 2026 @ 15:37

Barcelona·Columnists·Lead

Meet expert orthopaedic surgeon Dr Fabian Poletti, raising the standards of hip and knee surgery on Spain’s Costa del Sol

NOT every medical story in Marbella begins under the Mediterranean sun. Mine began thousands of kilometres away in Paraguay, where resources were often limited, but

30 May, 2026 @ 16:45

Health·Lead

Peñiscola: Visit Spain’s fortress town that Hollywood couldn’t resist

It’s time to visit Peñiscola, the little-known island that’s not an actually an island, writes Eugene Costello. AT first glance, you might think it’s one

30 May, 2026 @ 11:32

Castellon·Lead·Olive Press Travel

European agents meet to discuss better regulation in the real estate sector in Spain and abroad

AROUND three dozen key European estate agents have gathered in Malaga to discuss the future of real estate. By Barry Tabrizi The Gestores Inmobiliarios Profesionales

29 May, 2026 @ 15:04

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Property

Last call for La Cala

This stunning four bedroom townhouse is all about location, easy walking distance to beaches, shops and golf courses, in one of the Costa del Sol’s

21 May, 2026 @ 12:33

Property·Sponsored

EXCLUSIVE: Struck off dodgy dentist Raj Rao strikes again in Spain leaving expat in ‘excruciating agony’

A BRITISH expat has been left in agony after visiting a dodgy dentist who was TWICE struck off in the UK. Rachel Byrne has reported

12 May, 2026 @ 17:20

Lead

Why Slot Games Feel So Rewarding: The Psychology Behind the Spin

THERE is a particular kind of pause that belongs to late afternoon in southern Spain. The heat softens, the shutters open, and the day starts

30 Apr, 2026 @ 14:36

Gaming·Sponsored-Gambling

How will Gibraltar navigate the UK gaming changes?

GIBRALTAR has long been one of Europe’s quiet gaming powerhouses, but the latest shake-up from the UK has sent a jolt through the Rock. With

30 Apr, 2026 @ 14:28

Gaming·Sponsored-Gambling

Gazza, the ‘manosphere’, and life in Spain: Ex-Premier League wonderkid David Bentley joins latest episode of the Rest is Spain podcast

THE Rest is Spain team welcomed a very special guest for the latest episode of the podcast – former Premier League star and Costa del

29 Apr, 2026 @ 15:00

Entertainment·Other News

Tourism summit set for Malaga after drawing 600+ attendees last year

EUROPE’s leading flexible accommodation summit is set to return next month and it will be hosted in Spain. Vitur Summit 2026 will bring together operators,

28 Apr, 2026 @ 13:00

Lead·Travel News

Seven reasons seniors choose Life Assure for fall detection protection

Life Assure is a renowned Canadian medical alert provider, offering emergency response technology and services. Citizens hold the company in high esteem for its innovative

27 Apr, 2026 @ 11:22

Health

Jet2 bans British couple for ‘trying to join mile high club’ on flight to Spain – while the plane was still on the tarmac

A PAIR of Brits in their 50s have been banned from an airline for life after attempting to join the ‘mile high club’ while their

23 Apr, 2026 @ 16:08

Lead·Travel News

The Agency Costa Blanca rebrands and expands across the whole region as international luxury demand rises

MORAIRA-HEADQUARTED brokerage broadens its reach across the entire Costa Blanca as international demand grows and a new phase of regional growth takes shape. Luxury brokerage

22 Apr, 2026 @ 16:52

Property

Photo Prints; Why are they important in the digital age?

THE digital era has come with numerous perks and also many downsides. Nowadays, plenty of people keep their photos in computers, the cloud, and their

22 Apr, 2026 @ 13:46

Entertainment·La Cultura·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

A different kind of getaway on the Costa del Sol: Nature, family and lasting memories at Bioparc Fuengirola

WITH the May bank holiday approaching and Mother’s Day around the corner, the Costa del Sol once again becomes a top choice for those seeking

22 Apr, 2026 @ 11:56

Environment·Sponsored Article

WATCH: Spain’s most famous bullfighter in ‘very serious’ condition after suffering 10cm gore wound to bottom at Sevilla’s Feria de Abril

SHOCK has hit Spain after the nation’s most famous bullfighter ended up in a ‘very serious’ condition after a raging bull gored his bottom. Jose

21 Apr, 2026 @ 17:11

Animals·La Cultura·Lead·Sevilla·Video

Nockolds Lawyers Spain marks three years with major expansion in Estepona

MARKING three successful years in Estepona, Nockolds Lawyers Spain is entering an exciting new chapter with its recent move into larger, modern premises in the

21 Apr, 2026 @ 14:50

Business & Finance·Sponsored Article

Property should be personal, honest, and handled by people who truly know the Costa del Sol inside out

Mibro International Properties was founded by Zoe Dyer, built on a simple belief: property should be personal, honest, and handled by people who truly know

21 Apr, 2026 @ 14:45

Property·Sponsored Article

Marbella hospital rolls out a new home-care service across the Costa del Sol

MARBELLA’S Quirónsalud Hospital has launched a new Home Care Unit which provides healthcare from the comfort of the patient’s home. The initiative is designed to

16 Apr, 2026 @ 15:28

Health·Sponsored

Costa Blanca North: Where your Mediterranean life begins

SUNLIGHT, sea views and space – the Costa Blanca North brings together everything international buyers look for in a home in Spain. From the charm

16 Apr, 2026 @ 14:38

Costa Blanca·Property·Sponsored

Tapas and liquid gold: Andalucia’s hidden gem of Jaen

TAKE a trip to this small Andalucian capital with free bar snacks and four Michelin-starred restaurants surrounded by a sea of olives. Welcome to Jaen,

15 Apr, 2026 @ 14:03

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Travel News

Expats in Spain need a financial planner who did the hard yards to learn about local taxes – so they can sleep soundly at night

By Peter Dougherty WHEN 100 expatriates in Spain are asked whether they would like to know more about local taxes, 80 raise their hand. When

14 Apr, 2026 @ 14:00

Business & Finance·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

OLIVE PRESS OFFER: Bag a pair of poolside sunbeds free at totally refurbished Costa del Sol beach club

THE Olive Press is offering a great Spring trial offer for one of the Costa del Sol’s hottest beach clubs. Our readers can get two

2 Apr, 2026 @ 12:15

Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel

Your knee pain is not just ‘wear and tear’ – expert orthopedic surgeon Fabian Poletti on what most people miss

By Dr. Fabian Poletti WHEN patients are told they have knee osteoarthritis, the explanation often sounds mechanical: ‘wear and tear.’ It is simple. It is

29 Mar, 2026 @ 14:00

Columnists·Costa del Sol·Health·Lead